Man facing charges after jackknifed van found blocking Auckland road

Monday 22 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 9:05am

A 55-year-old man is facing multiple driving and drug charges after his van and trailer jackknifed on Runciman Road early Monday morning. Police found the driver asleep at the wheel and suspected he was under the influence of methamphetamine. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.

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1. StuffMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:56am

   Man allegedly found asleep and intoxicated after crashing van in rural Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 8:11am

   Driver found asleep at wheel of jackknifed van blocking rural South Auckland road (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 22 Sep 2025, 8:21am

   Driver found asleep at wheel after van and trailer jackknifes (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 9:05am

   Driver found asleep at wheel of jackknifed van (opens in new tab)